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GW04 AWF

2004 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

340,981 mi
Last recorded340,981 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 530100,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 AWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 340,981 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 189,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 174,553 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 174,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 152,576 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 152,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 140,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 121,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,244 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,675 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 77,588 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 77,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

advise - front discs look little worn - needs t6hickness measuring

Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 50,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,178 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 20,997 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,712 miles

FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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GW04 AWF is a 2004 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 100,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GW04 AWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GW04 AWF registered?

GW04 AWF is a 2004 BMW 530, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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